41. Back To Home Page Committee Director, Human resources Bristol Myers of Community, parent, Civic, Political PhilipApruzzese Vice President - connecticut education Association; http://www.ctacad.org/about/board.cfm

Board of Directors The CT Academy’s Board of Directors includes representatives from the State Legislature, State Departments of Education and Higher Education; school district superintendents, principals and faculty; administrators and faculty from institutions of higher education; presidents of leading educational organizations and unions; parent and community group representatives; business and industry leaders; and science-rich institution directors. Business Charles Bruce Retired - IBM Corporation Thomas Buckley Manager, Education Programs - SNET Sheldon Lawrence VP, Organizational Capability - The Hartford Financial Services Group Tierney Temple Fairchild Manager, Leadership Development - United Technologies Center Industry Timothy F. Bannon Senior Director, Public Affairs - Purdue Pharma L.P. David Fritzsche Chair, Development Committee Director, Human Resources -

42. Chalkboard Tips And Resources A parent Leader's Tips for Promoting parent Involvement. the Center for Law and education,in her o Institute for educational Leadership 1001 connecticut Ave NW http://www.handinhand.org/chalkboard.html

43. SciEduNet - Parent Resource 12 students with hundreds of scientific programs and resources in New York, New Jersey,and connecticut! do I get involved in my child's science education? http://www.sciedunet.org/parent/index.cfm

Would you like to do science activities with your children? Are you looking for summer science programs? Are you interested in parental involvement programs? The Science EduNet website connects parents of K-12 students with hundreds of scientific programs and resources in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut! Find answers to questions commonly asked by parents Search for programs using one or more criteria Browse by programs, organization, or category. Questions Commonly Asked by Parents How do I get involved in my child's science education? What are some science activities I can do with my children? Are there any summer science programs for my children? Are there programs for children who are gifted in science? Browse By Organization Clubs - Membership Organizations and Clubs for Students Contests - Local Contests and Competitions for Students Contests - National Contests and Competitions for Students ... Tutoring - Tutoring and Informal Mentoring for Students FAQs How do I get involved in my child's science education? The National Urban League released a wonderful series of guides entitled "Project PRISM" that help parents become involved in their children's science education. The following is a list of guides to help parents become involved in their children's science education:

44. Stamford Public Schools, Stamford, Connecticut connecticut’s Department of Children and Family funds this parent LeadershipTraining Institute home page. City of Stamford Special education home page. http://www.stamford.k12.ct.us/ParentResources.htm

Board of Education Calendar Closings/Delays Curriculum ... Home Parent Resources Special Seminar 4/9/03: How To Talk With Your Children About the War Parents partner with school and community leaders to assure the best in education for their children via volunteerism, legislative advocacy, and representation at education meetings. Find out how: The Parent Center Education Upcoming Events Links and Resources ... Contact Information The Parent Center Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education. Working with your child at home greatly impacts your child's school day. Become active in Parent Teacher and Student Organizations; Parent Advisory Councils, and School Improvement Plans The Parent Center serves to provide a bridge between home, school, and community. The Center offers city-side public school parents with a comfortable, friendly, and supportive environment for:

45. Online Forms, Documents, & Resources - Mansfield Middle School (Storrs, Connecti Mansfield Middle School Storrs, connecticut. interest to parents, go to the ParentInternet resources Federal Department of education's Overview of the ESEA A http://www.mansfieldct.org/schools/mms/general/uc.htm

Mansfield Middle School Storrs, Connecticut Visitors: School Profile Photo Tour Travel Directions Contact Us ... Job Openings Frequent Links: LMC (Library) Staff Homepages Assignments Research ... Computers Listings: Library Catalog Curriculum Staff Directory Handbook/Policy ... HOMEPAGE Click on the links below to access a variety of online resources. Many of these links require that you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. This is a free piece of software available at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html School Forms and Documents Forms Documents Computer How-To Pages General How-To Pages Internet Resources Internet Resources for Parents Internet Resources for Educators Popular Internet Resources Links to Mansfield Area Schools ... Free Software Downloads/Updates Forms Instructions to Access Instructions for Many (but not all) of the Forms Click on this link. (this link is relevant only to staff) Professional Growth Plan Right click on this link, choose "save target as," and save the file to your own location. You can then edit this file using Microsoft Word

46. CEA - Connecticut Education Association The Department of education's free parent's Guide to the The US Department of educationoffers tips and State of connecticut Commission on Children 100 plus http://www.cea.org/reading/RAAparents.html

Reading Across Connecticut 2002-2003 Reading Resources for Parents A parent is a child's first teacher. Reading and talking to a child from birth improves reading readiness before he/she reaches school age. Literacy skills begin developing long before children actually begin formal reading instruction in school and what happens in the years between birth and kindergarten is critical to the education process. A number of publications are listed here to help parents and teachers improve the reading achievement and reading skills of all children. This online calendar showcases commemorative dates, events, activities and resources for families through the year.

47. CEA - Connecticut Education Association Information on school safety issues, including parent initiatives. areas of importanceto women and their families, including education. 1711 connecticut Ave. http://www.cea.org/ProfessionalIssues/BeyondTolerance/private.html

Private and Other Organizations, Sources of Technical Assistance American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee 4201 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20008, 202/244-2990 Committee provides information on hate crimes against Arab-Americans. American Association for Mental Retardation 444 N. Capitol Street NW, Suite 846 Washington, D.C. 20001, 202/424-3688 National organization devoted to furthering opportunities for persons with disabilities. This organization may be able to provide referrals to a range of persons and organizations that can help schools counter harassment of students with disabilities. American Federation of Teachers (AFT) 555 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20001, 800/238-1133 ext. 4434, 202/879-4434, www.aft.org/humanrights/index.htm

48. Kent State University Parent Resources This page is under construction. parent resources. connecticut Special Educationand Services http//www.state.ct.us/sde/deps/special/index.htm. http://fpsrv.dl.kent.edu/ecis/Web/Parent Resources/ParentResource.htm

This page is under construction. Parent Resources Early Childhood Intervention Program Individualized Family Service Plan Web http://nncf.unl.edu/ifspweb/ Individual Education Program Guide http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/Products/IEP_Guide/ ALABAMA Alabama's Early Intervention System www.rehab.state.al.us/intervention.htm Alabama Department of Education Alabama Special Education Alabama Preschool Handbook http://www.alsde.edu/documents/65/Handbook_0-5_wDisabilitiesP.pdf ADRS Early Intervention Systems Office Locations http://www.rehab.state.al.us/ei_offices.html ALASKA Alaska Department of Education http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/ Alaska Maternal, Child and Family Health (Early Intervention) http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/mcfh/SectionMCFH.htm Alaska Special Education http://www.educ.state.ak.us/tls/sped/ ARIZONA Arizona Community and Family Health Services http://www.hs.state.az.us/cfhs/ocshcn/index.htm Arizona Department of Education http://www.ade.state.az.us/ Arizona Preschool Unit http://www.ade.state.az.us/ess/presch/ ARKANSAS Arkansas Department of Human Services (Early Intervention Services) http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/ddds/ddsover.htmlv

49. Online Resources For Special Education - Connecticut - GreatSchools.net clearinghouse of special education information, this processes, and lists parentresources stateby http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/ct/94/parent

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Sign up for our free newsletter to help your child succeed in school. Sign Up Edit Subscription Complete List of Articles Search Articles: or Browse Our Glossary and/or AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Search by: County or Address School or District Name City State Online Resources for Special Education Check out these useful online resources for parents of special education students.

50. Connecticut Schools - Elementary, Middle And High School Information How the School System Works. connecticut Schools Key Facts and resources. The ParentInstitute for Quality education. Special resources for Your Child. http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/library/CT

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Sign up for our free newsletter to help your child succeed in school. Sign Up Edit Subscription Complete List of Articles Search Articles: or Browse Our Glossary and/or AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Search by: County or Address School or District Name City State Complete List of Articles This is a complete list of all the articles on the GreatSchools.net site. They are organized in four categories:

51. Education World® : Parents Community Center : Home-to-School Connection : Paren as one of the most effective parentinvolvement programs in services for public schoolsin New Haven, connecticut. AN education WORLD E-INTERVIEW Principal-in http://www.education-world.com/parents/home_to_school/involvement.shtml

Parents Community At School: Afterschool Care Choosing A School/District At Home: Home Activities Homeschooling Home-to-School Connection At Issue: Kids "At-Risk" Kid's Health Kids With Special Needs School Issues ... Home-to-School Connection Parent Involvement P A R E N T I N V O L V E M E N T Research shows that students whose parents are more involved in their education generally have better grades, test scores, and attendance, and more consistently completed homework. Articles Beyond the Bake Sale: Parents Can Make the Difference in Countless Ways Everybody wins when parents volunteer ! Kevin Walker, the founder of Project Appleseed, a nonprofit organization, is helping schools involve parents. The organization has created a list of 37 different ways parents can help and is on its way to recruiting 5 million parent volunteers nationwide. INCLUDED: The Project Appleseed Parental Involvement Pledge. Parent- and Community-Involvement Strategies That Work The research is clear: When parents and communities are involved in schools, education improves. From New York to California, from an individual student's notebook to community-outreach programs, here are five approaches to parental and community involvement that work! Included: Five successful programs for parent and community involvement plus links to dozens of online resources! Young Authors and Artists Collaborate on Humanitarian Project Parents at a Washington state elementary school organized a Share a Story student enrichment project that promoted the literacy and humanitarian goals of the school. The students shipped more than 1,000 books to schools in the South Pacific. Among the books were 115 the students had written themselves! What they got in return was a lot of satisfaction - and a big surprise!

52. IID | Parent Resources and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood education. ERIC ParentBrochures Brochures from The educational resources Information Center. http://www.groton.k12.ct.us/mts/pr29ii.htm

Internet Information Desk Parent Resources National Parent Information Network "The purpose of NPIN is to provide information to parents and those who work with parents and to foster the exchange of parenting materials." See Parenting News, an online magazine, and Resources for Parents. Sponsored by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. ERIC Parent Brochures Brochures from The Educational Resources Information Center. U.S. Department of Education Publications for Parents Access ED pamphlets and brochures designed to address parents' concerns about their children's education. Of interest is the "Helping Your Child" series ("Helping Your Child Learn Math," "Helping Your Child Learn to Read," etc.) Partnership for Family Involvement in Education The homepage of this U.S. Department of Education initiative describes their READ*WRITE*NOW! and America Goes Back to School efforts. The page also links to other education and parenting resources. Kids and Parents on the Web Kids and Parents on the Web is a curriculum resource for the Discovery Channel School. Click "Educational resources" to see Internet Resources for Kids and Parents, an annotated list of over 800 educational links. Sponsored by Resolution Business Press, Inc.

53. IID | Connecticut Reference CSL History and Genealogy Unit Find online genealogical resources here. ConnecticutState Department of education Homepage Comprehensive site with topical http://www.groton.k12.ct.us/mts/cref05i.htm

Internet Information Desk Connecticut Reference State of Connecticut Website "The State of Connecticut Website provides public access to official information created by government agencies." See the information links below... State of Connecticut SUBJECT Index Find government resources by General Subject Categories or Alphabetical Index. State of Connecticut PHONE/EMAIL DIRECTORIES "The Directories Page is intended to provide links to all State Government Telephone and EMail Directories and other links to government contacts available." State of Connecticut LEGISLATIVE Branch of Government "When this home page is fully functional it will allow for you to browse and retrieve the latest legislative information available. Daily journals will provide you with details on each house's session and activities. By searching a list of bill numbers and titles, you will be able to see the status of a bill and link to a bill's file copy (including fiscal impact statement and bill analysis) and public act (if applicable)." State of Connecticut JUDICIAL Branch of Government "The Judicial Page is an inventory of government offices and agencies in the Judicial branch of government."

54. Online Download A parent's Guide to Special education in connecticut in connecticut parentAdvocacy Center Inc connecticut Yellow Pages for Kids With Disabilities *NEW http://www.tsact.org/online.htm

Connecticut Tourette Syndrome Association Some of our favorite Internet resources relating to Tourette Syndrome are below. If you would like to recommend a useful Web site for listing on this page, please contact Andrew Vogel at (203) 661-3026 or e-mail him at ts@tsact.org Tourette Syndrome TS discussion groups Regional TSA chapters ... Research Tourette Syndrome Ask NOAH About Tourette Syndrome A-Z information resource published by the New York Online Access to Health project. NOAH features content in English and Spanish, with sections on basic facts, children's issues, diagnosis, genetics and treatment, including alternative therapies. Provides URLs to local TSA chapters in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Patti's Picks Books Books about TS and by people with TS. Pandas Web site NIMH site devoted to pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections. The term describes the subset of children who have OCD and/or TS whose symptoms worsen following strep infections. Tourette Friendship and Support Circle Interactive community that offers children and adults of TS families information, resources and a place to share personal experiences and make friends.

55. Resources For Educators www.finalsite.com A parent frantically searches great resource for bringing environmentaleducation to students iCONN The connecticut Digital Library Click here http://www.ctpta.org/resources/links_educators.htm

Resources for Educators There are literally thousands of resources available to educators on the World Wide Web. Here are just a few... The following links are provided as a service to our visitors, and do not constitute an endorsement by the CT PTA. The CT PTA has no control over the content on these sites. Please contact the site operators for these sites with any questions. AskERIC http://ericir.syr.edu AskERIC is a personalized Internet-based service providing education information to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, parents, and others throughout the United States and the world. AskERIC encompasses the resources of the entire ERIC system and beyond. Got an education question? AskERIC! FinalSite http://www.finalsite.com A parent frantically searches a school Web site for a child ’ urgent homework assignment. A principal wants to use the school Web site to explain to parents the new district discipline policy. A private school admissions officer wants to use the Web to promote the schools’ record of academic excellence and recruit new students. Thanks to finalsite® , it’s now possible for schools to benefit more from their Web sites and spend less money. finalsite software, from

56. Education Includes information on connecticut laws, local support groups by the child and parenteducation specialists at ERIC (Educational resources Information Center http://www.ferglib.org/ferg/youth_link/kidol/parentsplace/education.html

Youthlink Youthlink Kids Online The Parent's Place Search the Catalog ... Services for Educators Education Connecticut Home Educators Association Web Page This site provides provides support and information to people who are interested in homeschooling in Connecticut. Includes information on Connecticut laws, local support groups, and resources. Family Education.com This site offers information on child development, school-related issues, and parenting. It also allows parents to connect with experts as well as other parents. Gifted and Talented Resources - For parents of gifted children, this site will link you to many resources and enrichment programs. Helping Your Child Get Ready for School This site, from the U.S. Department of Education, describes the developmental stages from birth to age five, and introduces activities parents can do with their children at each stage to help prepare them for kindergarten. Helping Your Child Learn Math This site reproduces a booklet printed by the U.S. Department of Education. It includes basic information and activities to help parents work with their children in grades K-8. Helping Your Child Learn Science This site reproduces a booklet printed by the U.S. Department of Education. It includes many science activities children can do at home and in the community.

57. Professional Studies: Education National parent Teacher Association (National PTA); National School National Centerfor education Statistics (NCES). connecticut Area Cooperative http://www.wcsu.edu/library/ps_education.html

Internet Resources for Professional Studies: Education News ERIC Career and Placement Web Resources via Yahoo! Full Coverage Education Week on the Web The Daily News from Education Week on the Web eSchool News Online CNN.com Education News National American Association of School Administrators (AASA) American Educational Research Association (AERA) American Federation of Teachers (AFT) National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) National Education Association (NEA) National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA) National School Boards Association (NSBA) U.S. Department of Education U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Connecticut Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES) * Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) * Connecticut Education Association (CEA) Cooperative Educational Services (CES) * Connecticut State Department of Education EASTCONN Education Connection LEARN * Connecticut's Regional Service Centers ASCD Education Bulletin Community Update from the U.S. Dept. of Education

58. Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Advocates, Attorneys, spokes@connix.com SPED*NET New Canaan is the Special education Network of New Canaan,connecticut FLORIDA Pensacola/Santa parent to parent of Brevard, Inc. http://www.reedmartin.com/Specialeducationresources.htm

REED MARTIN, J.D. Chat Room I Phone Consults Manuals Shopping Cart Free Articles ... Message Board I Workshops I Audiotapes I CD'S I Videotapes email REED'S MANUALS Advanced Advocacy Strategies Using Your School's And State's Violations of Section 504 And The ADA To Get Your Child The Program They Need Under IDEA, Section 504 or The ADA Are You Ready To Play Hardball? ARE YOU REALLY READY TO ASK FOR A DUE PROCESS HEARING? Getting Your Child with Autism What They Are Entitled to Under Federal Laws Getting Control of the IEP Process - How to Use over 100 Changes the law to get what your child deserves ... CD' S: Getting an IEP Under the '97 Amendments So You Think You Need A Priva te School? Challenge the School's Improper Discipline Positive Behavior Interventions Evaluations Required by Law Can You Sue for Damages? HELP! The School Is Not Going To Serve My Child Is Your Child Getting Everything They Need In The Least Restrictive Environment Overview of the '97 IDEA Amendments So You Think You Want To Go To A Hearing - How To Prepare To Win Reed's Complete Online Order Form Online Shopping Cart VIDEO TAPES: Rights of Parents of Students With Disabilities To Access Their Children's Educational Records And The Duties Of Their School District ... home FREE Articles Shopping Cart Services Court Cases ... POWER Member Shopping Cart ARTICLES BY TOPIC:

59. Resources of a social competence curriculum on young children in connecticut. US Departmentof education (Subcontract from Puckett Institute to UConn) 1996 Other resources. http://www.birth23.org/Resources/default.asp

window.defaultStatus = "United Way of Connecticut" En Espanol About Us What's New ! 2-1-1 Infoline Site Map Contact Us Parents Available to Help CT Parent Advocacy Center Directory of Resources including Research and Demonstration Projects and Community Supports for Families The Birth to Three Central Directory of resources and services for children and their families is provided through INFOLINE, Connecticut's access point for information, referral and crisis services. You can access this information by calling toll-free within Connecticut at . INFOLINE maintains an extensive database of human services in Connecticut. Help by phone is available 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, with multi-lingual caseworkers taking the calls. Callers receive information and referrals for: domestic violence shelters / services legal assistance drug / alcohol programs mental health / counseling service energy assistance support groups financial assistance medical equipment food pantries suicide prevention / crisis services health care services housing assistance and many more In addition, Child Care INFOLINE at 1-800-505-1000 has Child Care Counselors answering calls Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm. They can help you find suitable care arrangements using a database with detailed profiles of every licensed child care program in Connecticut, including:

60. Special Ed. Resources educational resources for families and individuals Dispute Resolution; The ConnecticutInstitute for Association of Special education parent Advisory Councils http://www.accessexpressed.net/special-education.html

Educational resources for families and individuals with disabilities are here. Any additions to this list may be sent to Bonnie Kaplan (bsk@accessexpressed.net). American Council on Education's Heath Resource Center Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC) CADRE: National Center on Dispute Resolution ... Special Education Law by Reed Martin, J.D.

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